Quesadillas with sausage and peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great way to use up leftovers or pantry staples. With its crispy tortilla shell, savory filling, and melted cheese, this quesadilla is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SAUSAGE QUESADILLAS
When Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario needed a quick dish, she came up with this tempting entree stuffed with sausage and veggies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain; set sausage aside. In the same skillet, saute onion and red pepper in 1 teaspoon oil for 5 minutes. Add corn and seasonings. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato and sausage; heat through., Spoon over one side of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese; fold over. Cook in remaining oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut each into three wedges. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.
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GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPER AND ONION QUESADILLA WITH SWEET 100 TOMATO RELISH
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat grill to high. Grill the sausages until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove, let rest for 5 minutes and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Lay 8 of the tortillas on a work surface. Divide the cheeses, sausage, onion peppers, garlic and parsley among them. Stack to make 4 and top with the remaining 4 tortillas. Brush the tops with the olive oil and grill for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Brush with more oil, turn over and continue grilling until golden brown and the cheese melts. Remove the quesadilla, quarter and top with the relish.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND RED PEPPER QUESADILLAS
Provided by Miriam Chandler
Categories Bake Sauté Super Bowl Quick & Easy Feta Sausage Avocado Bell Pepper Poker/Game Night Cilantro Tortillas Monterey Jack Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 quesadillas
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush baking sheet with oil. Gently mix salsa, avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro in medium bowl.
- Sauté sausage slices in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until just brown, about 2 minutes. Set aside. Cook tortillas, 1 at a time, directly over gas flame until beginning to brown in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Arrange 6 tortillas on prepared sheet. Layer tortillas on sheet with 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, sausage slices, red peppers, 1/4 cup cilantro, then 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, dividing equally. Press each remaining tortilla atop filling and brush with olive oil.
- Bake quesadillas until golden and cheeses melt, about 15 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa mixture.
ANDOUILLE AND POBLANO QUESADILLAS
These quesadillas are unique and filling - with a bit of a kick! If you have any leftover filling, scramble with some eggs for a Tex-Mex breakfast.
Provided by Stephanie S
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the diced sausage, poblano pepper, red pepper, red onion, and corn. Cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
- Spoon 1/4 of the sausage mixture on one half of each tortilla; top each with 1/2 cup cheese. Fold over tortillas to make a half moon shapes. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges, and top with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 966.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SAUSAGE CHEESE QUESADILLAS (OAMC)
THE BEST quesadillas!!! These are very popular with my family and we have them for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. The recipe is easily doubled or tripled for the freezer and microwaved later. The melting cheese....yum, yum!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fry sausage until browned and crumble into small pieces.
- Melted butter on a griddle or skillet. Place tortillas on top of melted butter on low heat.
- Place crumbled sausage by teaspoonfuls on one-half of tortillas. Sprinkle cheese on top of sausage. Fold tortilla in half.
- Press with fork to allow heat to melt cheese inside and cook approximately 3 minutes for on each side until light brown. Lift to a serving dish.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa while hot. For OAMC: When cool, place in ziploc bags and place in freezer. Remove later and microwave.
- Enjoy!
ITALIAN SAUSAGE QUESADILLAS (OAMC)
These are super yummy Italian style quesadillas. I like to triple the recipe and have them available anytime one of my kids is craving one for lunch.
Provided by buncharunyons
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 18 quesadillas
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown sausage.
- Divide sausage evenly between 18 tortillas, sprinkle with Parmesan, Italian cheese, and roasted red peppers.
- Heat butter or oil on griddle, brown both sides of quesadilla.
- Quesadillas can be eaten immediately, or frozen in ziploc bag and warmed in microwave as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.3, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 568.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.1
DADDY'S SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
This is a great recipe for anyone who loves bell peppers! My dad always made this for me when I was growing up... now I make it for my own family and get raves every time! Serve over pasta and with bruschetta for a full meal! Enjoy!
Provided by AMYM20
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice each sausage link into 5 pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, and cook until browned, turning as needed.
- Drain excess grease, then add the green, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over all, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid, and stir. Add the garlic and onion to the pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes. Stir, then top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove from the heat and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1458.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the right sausage: For this recipe, a spicy Italian sausage or a mild breakfast sausage would both work well. You can also use ground beef or turkey if you prefer.
- Slice the peppers thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh basil, oregano, or thyme will add a lot of flavor to the quesadillas.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the peppers and sausage, don't overcrowd the pan or they will steam instead of browning.
- Use a large skillet: This will give you enough room to cook the quesadillas without overcrowding them.
- Cook the quesadillas until they are golden brown and crispy: This will ensure that the cheese is melted and the quesadillas are cooked through.
- Serve the quesadillas with your favorite toppings: Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo are all great options.
Conclusion:
Quesadillas with sausage and peppers are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great option for a party or potluck. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
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